The Internship position within Supply Chain is a paid, 10-week program held annually each Summer. The Intern will help support day-to-day operations, as well as various projects & initiatives from our Distribution Centers. The Intern will also be responsible for helping develop, implement & enhance current processes to improve our overall Distribution Center operational quality & efficiencies. This includes participating in & providing detailed feedback on special Operations projects throughout our Hub and DC locations. The work performed by the Intern will be highly visible to leadership & have a direct impact on the organization.
Typical assignments/projects will involve the following areas: Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control, Replenishment, and Manufacturing. The duties & responsibilities of the Internship are designed to further prepare the incumbent for a successful career in Supply Chain Management & Operations. Interns will gain exposure to innovative best practices throughout the facility via departmental rotations with related projects & insights designed for each area.
Additionally, this position will be tasked to look at our current processes of productivity throughout the facility & help develop related reporting, communication & efficiencies.
Successful candidates will have an opportunity to move into full-time positions after the Internship.
The Supply Chain Internship position is located in either Arlington, TX, South Brunswick, NJ, City of Industry, CA, or Braselton, GA.
You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will….
• Partner with Operation’s Leadership Team to improve profiling in the building
• Evaluate various direct processes (mod and off-line) & develop tools to optimize, measure & report productivity
• Assist with creating process control & training documents
• Develop & publish reports on productivity & quality
• Attend Operational Meetings
• Make recommendations to improve operational efficiencies in all areas of the Distribution Center
Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….
• Currently enrolled upcoming Senior or recent graduate (most recent semester) in a Supply Chain, Logistics or Operational Business concentration
• Have analytical capability
• Ability to communicate all facets of the business
• Be well organized with attention to detail
• Advanced experience in MS office, Access Database experience is a plus
• Ability to develop & deliver effective presentations
Previous Summer Intern Projects:
• Profiling & Picking Optimization
• Labor Management (tracking & reporting)
• Velocity Analysis
Additional Details….
• Professional development & social programming is an integral part of your internship experience to understand our culture.
• This position is the primary path for consideration into Williams-Sonoma upon graduation & is based on overall program performance.